Critical Care Outreach Practitioner CNS Band 7

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic nurse to join their Critical Care Outreach team. The role involves providing 24/7 care for acutely unwell patients, responding to clinical emergencies, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have experience in critical care and demonstrated leadership capabilities. This position offers a supportive work environment focused on high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse.
• Experience in critical care/acute clinical settings.
• Ability to work in a team and teach clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively work with the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Recognise and respond to acutely ill patients.
• Audit patient outcomes and service delivery.

Skills

Critical care experience

Leadership experience

Ability to respond to emergencies

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly‑motivated nurse with critical care/acute clinical and leadership experience to join our Critical Care Outreach team (CCOT) as we expand our service to provide 24/7 cross‑site cover. The successful applicant will join a supportive and dynamic team, leading on delivering high standards of care to acutely unwell patients across our site.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team to provide safe and effective care in ward areas.
• Recognise and respond to acutely ill and deteriorating patients, ensuring timely interventions by the most appropriate member of the healthcare team, particularly out of hours.
• Respond to clinical emergencies as they arise.
• Teach and assess clinical skills in practice as opportunities arise.
• Act as a professional role model for acute care.
• Audit patient outcomes and service delivery, and work collaboratively with other key personnel to introduce changes for service improvement.

About Our Hospital Group

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021, and while remaining separate, the group will help us collaborate more closely on research, education and training for our 17,000‑strong workforce.